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D.C.Sante vs. Employees' Compensation Comm.

DIONISIA C. SANTE, in representation of her deceased husband SEVERINO T. SANTE, petitioner, vs. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION COMMISSION, respondent.

G.R. No. 84415 | 1989-06-29

R E S O L U T I O N


FELICIANO, J.:

Severino T. Sante, husband of petitioner Dionisia C. Sante, was, before his death on 23 February 1984, a driver of the then Ministry of Public Works and Highways, stationed in San Fernando, La Union. Severino Sante started his government service as a mechanic/helper in July 1962.

Sometime in 1979, Severino Sante experienced the physical weakening of his right hand, which condition gradually progressed to include his right upper arm. Two years later, he experienced difficulty in breathing and speaking, and also dysphagia or difficulty IN swallowing. This condition compelled him to seek medical...